The VIX index and VIX futures both getting pressured in a big way
“Between the post-election unwind in broad stock market hedges and a suffering short-volatility crowd [throughout 2024], the derivatives market pendulum swung hard from one extreme to another with the VIX index and VIX futures both getting pressured in a big way over the last month,” Richey said.
Market indicators and cyclical signals we monitor suggest all the pieces are in place for this bull market to end
“Looking ahead, the collection of market indicators and cyclical signals we monitor suggest all the pieces are in place for this bull market to end in the weeks or months ahead and for a cyclical bear market to begin,” Richey said
The market doesn’t believe Trump will follow through with them
That is certainly the case when it comes to tariffs. So far the market has been largely ignoring their potential impact, as it “simply…doesn’t believe Trump will follow through with them,” to quote Sevens Report President Tom Essaye.
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